Color swatch image showing #FFEFCB with RGB(255,239,203) values

#FFEFCB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEFCB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEFCB Color Information

#FFEFCB RGB value is (255, 239, 203). The hex color red value is 255, green is 239, and blue is 203. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 90 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFEFCB Color Meaning

Color #FFEFCB conveys soft warmth, emotional comfort, and reflective calm. In color psychology, #FFEFCB promotes relaxation, clear thinking, and gentle engagement. In cultures and history, color #FFEFCB is present in ceramics, textiles, and interior design, representing subtle elegance, care, and harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFEFCB embodies mindful presence, patient observation, and balanced awareness. #FFEFCB encourages thoughtful interaction and gentle reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEFCB across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FFEFCB
RGB
rgb(255, 239, 203)
HSL
hsl(42°, 100%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 20%, 100%)
XYZ
82.8860 87.3048 68.9829
Yxy
87.3048 0.3466 0.3650
Hunter Lab
93.4370 -0.0822 7.1819
CIE-Lab
94.8674 -0.1817 19.3769

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue203 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEFCB harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FFEFCB harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FFEFCB for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#FFEFCB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEFCB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FFEFCB

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEFCB;

Text Color

color: #FFEFCB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEFCB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEFCB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEFCB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEFCB 0%, #ffb507 100%);

#FFEFCB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEFCB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.